TWO CARVED JADE PLAQUES
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TWO CARVED JADE PLAQUES

19TH CENTURY

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TWO CARVED JADE PLAQUES
19TH CENTURY
One plaque is carved as a circular medallion with scrolling clouds on top, with one long-tailed bird standing on a rock carved to one side and a carp incised to the reverse. The stone is of an even white tone. The other plaque is carved to one side with a vase holding three axes, with an auspicious four-character phrase inscribed to the reverse. The stone is of an even pale celadon tone.
2 3/8 in. (6.1 cm.) long
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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